Introduction簡介
Transnasal resection of inferior turbinates
切除下鼻甲
Indications 適用情況
Hypertrophic inferior turbinates causing nasal obstruction
下鼻甲肥大引致的鼻塞
Intended Benefits and Expected Outcome 預期結果
1. Reduce nasal obstruction緩解鼻塞
2. There is chance of incomplete relief of nasal obstruction and recurrence 有機會不能完全改善鼻塞和有可能復發
Conditions that Would Not be Benefited by the Procedure
手術不能解決的問題
Nasal obstruction not chiefly caused by hypertrophic inferior turbinates
非下鼻甲肥厚引致鼻塞
The Procedure 手術過程
The enlarged inferior turbinates will be partially excised to improve the nasal patency
醫生會以手術儀器經鼻孔切除鼻腔內肥大的下鼻甲，然後進行止血
Risk and Complication 手術風險或併發症
There are always certain side effects and risks of complications of the procedure.
Medical staff will take every preventive measure to reduce their likelihood.
手術有一些副作用和併發症風險，醫務人員將盡力減少副作用和併發症風險。
Common Risks and Complications常見副作用和併發症(≧ 1%risk/ 風險)
1. Bleeding
出血
2. Persistent nasal obstruction
持續鼻塞
3. Infection
感染
4. Intanasal adhesion
鼻腔粘連
5. Crusting (transient)
暫時痂皮
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